Claims in Sanchez column beyond credulity

I usually ignore the Madeline Sanchez rants, however, her distortions of fact regarding Robert Mueller and her allegations concerning the Russian uranium deal are beyond credulity.

Madeline, please read the article in the October 26, 2016 edition of the Washington Post by Michelle Ye Hee Lee for the truth behind your fake news allegations.

According to the Washington Post article: “Final approval (for the deal) was given by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, which noted that the mines would remain under the control of U.S. subsidiaries ... no uranium produced at either facility may be exported.”

The Post gave then candidate Trump four Pinocchios regarding his allegations. Linking Mr. Mueller to any of this would be a stretch for even the most ardent conspiracy theorist. The conservative mantra of throw mud at the Clintons and see if it will deflect from others wrongdoing is growing thin. I believe that Hillary and Bill Clinton leave much to be desired but that does not make them criminals under our legal system.

Madeline's defense of Donald Trump appears to be a cross between Jack the Ripper saying I'm not the only serial killer in London and Homer Simpsons' rules for living: I didn't do it, no one saw me do it, it was that way when I got there. In my opinion, Ms. Sanchez quote of Thomas Jefferson should be applied to Donald Trump as well. Again, in my opinion, allegations regarding President Trump's past treatment of women and his on tape comments regarding same, his and his fathers unfair housing practices in the 1970s and his history of questionable business practices along with his ongoing disregard for facts hardly make President Trump a model for morality.

I suggest Ms. Sanchez wait for the conclusion of the current investigation before rendering a verdict.

Arthur Crawmer

Las Cruces

Do more to limit threat of deportation

The state of New Mexico and the city of Las Cruces are home to many undocumented and documented immigrants. While many of us have expressed our anger and frustration with the changes that have been made regarding immigration, I do not believe enough has been done to minimize the threat that detainment and deportation has brought on our community.

As a member of the community and BSW intern for the Las Cruces Public Schools, we have seen and heard of families who have been separated due to ICE raids and deportation. In some cases, children are left behind while parents are being taken back to their country of origin.

We have also heard stories of legal residents, who have paid their dues to get their visas and live in the country with little to no criminal record being deported. This instills fear in families, even those who reside here legally, because they feel they are not safe no matter where they turn to. Families become hesitant to ask for assistance from different services that they could benefit greatly from because they believe they could be a target for ICE. This is no way for a family to live.

I believe that more should be done to minimize this fear and refrain from detaining innocent people trying to provide for their families, who do no harm to this country, do not commit crimes, or pose a threat toward public safety.